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Judith Ledlee serves as Executive In Residence at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and Nicholas School of the Environment since 2023, while directing the Design Climate startup incubator that scales climate ventures through interdisciplinary student-industry collaboration. Her role bridges academic research with commercialization in sustainability innovation.
Education:
- D.Phil., Duke University, 2017
- M.S., Duke University, 2015
- B.S., Tufts University, 2008
Her research centers on cleantech commercialization with expertise in water treatment technologies, environmental engineering, and sustainable energy systems. During doctoral studies at Duke, she co-founded a hydraulic fracturing wastewater recycling startup, demonstrating her commitment to translating academic research into real-world climate solutions through engineering entrepreneurship.
Scientific Awards:
- Young Professional of the Year, National Water and Wastes Digest (2021)
- Austin F. McCormick Jr. Award, National American Water Works Association (2017)
- Best Conference Paper Award, AWWA Membrane Technology Conference (2014)
As Executive Director of Design Climate, she mentors students across engineering and environmental programs through hands-on project development, connecting academic research with industry partners like DuPont and Xylem. Her courses including EGR 545/546 guide teams from ideation to prototype testing while securing sponsor funding for climate ventures.
She leads Duke's Design Climate incubator where interdisciplinary student teams develop market-ready climate solutions through industry partnerships, leveraging resources from Pratt School of Engineering and Nicholas School of the Environment to build prototypes and train future sustainability leaders.
